Hi, I'm Janel.

At My Nourished Family, I provide evidence-based breastfeeding and infant feeding support, and holistic nutrition support to empower you as you nourish your family through every stage. 

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I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC), with a degree in nutrition science, and actively pursuing a graduate degree in dietetics. I'm a mother of four incredible boys.

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My Approach and Beliefs:

• I believe informed and supported are best.

• I believe your infant feeding goals matter.

• I believe that parents deserve to feel prepared and empowered in their breastfeeding journey.

• I believe in listening to a parent’s intuition.

• I believe babies communicate, not manipulate.

• I believe you cannot spoil babies by being responsive to their needs.

• I believe donor milk, formula, and bottles are important tools.

• I believe exclusive pumping is breastfeeding.

• I believe parents should not be shamed for how they nourish their baby and family.

• I believe food is preventative medicine.

• I believe health is multi-dimensional.

• I believe in reinforcing the good rather than restricting what is perceived as "bad".

• I believe diet culture is counterproductive to wellbeing.

• I believe accessible, healthy, nutritious food is a human right not a privilege.

• I believe in promoting healthy lifestyle habits that nourish your mind, body, and soul.

 

My Story:

Nearly two decades ago I became a mom. I decided I wanted to breastfeed my newborn, but had little knowledge and support. We got off to a rocky start with a brief NICU stay, and I encountered less than helpful advice and breastfeeding support from hospital staff. After a few weeks, we transitioned away from breastfeeding. By the time my second baby was born, I was determined to successfully breastfeed him. I received amazing support this time around, and I decided that this was what I wanted to do - help and empower other parents on their own breastfeeding journeys. I worked as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor,  and then enrolled in school to earn a degree in nutrition science. As my children grew older, nutrition became a big focus. Raising children who enjoyed healthy, nutritious food was important to me. Along the way, I joined Breastfeeding USA as a Breastfeeding Counselor, and completed my health coaching certification through IIN. I started working in the Retail Wellness industry, helping people learn how dietary supplements and vitamins could support their health and wellbeing. I'd known since my second child was born that I was meant to be a lactation consultant and work in the nutrition field, and my passion for it has grown year after year. I passed the IBLCE board exam in the Fall of '23 and I'm actively pursuing a master's degree in dietetics, with a goal to sit for the Registered Dietitian exam in the not too distant future. That brings me here, to My Nourished Family. It's been a goal slowly growing for many, many years. I hope you'll follow along on this journey as it continues to evolve and grow. There a BIG plans ahead!

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Get In Touch​

• If you just want to say hi, send me a note at hello@nourished-family.com, I'd love to hear from you!

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